Tried both and I think I'm going to settle on DE for now.

[DrZoidberg]

I have for a number of years shaved with a (please don't ban me from the site) straight razor that is apparently not a straight razor at all but a hair shaper by Fromm. It worked and I was pleased. About a week ago I ordered a Dovo Inox straight 4/8 from the shave mall. In the mean time I snagged a double edge from my father and shaved. I did very well with the double edge and had no problem going xtg and atg. I only suffered one small nick in the middle of my chin. I never understood reading on here all the hype with how close a shave you all were getting. Now I know. That was the closest shave I have ever had. Today I got my straight in the mail, as well as my new Crabtree Super Badger. I tried it out and I'm just not comfortable going atg. I did alright with xtg. No cuts, no nicks.

All in all I think the ease of the DE is what I am after right now. So, when the time comes I think the straight will go and I will use that to gather more DE razors than I could ever use.

 

[WhosYerBob]

Welcome aboard! You're in good company here, as not all of us are keen about the potential of laying our cheeks open to the jaw bone.

 

[DrZoidberg]

Should a topic like this be posted here or in General as I'm not as much of a newbie as I was a few weeks ago?

 

[82R100]

It's really not very important.

You are still a newbie, FWIW.

- Chris

 

[kingfisher]

Should a topic like this be posted here or in General as I'm not as much of a newbie as I was a few weeks ago?

Either is fine.

 

[brianw]

Welcome to B&B

 

[rm71]

Welcome!

 

[dpmtherrien]

Welcome to B&B. Good to have you with us.

 

[Luc]

Welcome! I also used a shavette for a bit and it wasn't properly... At least, I now have a DE and a few straights rolleyes and I think I use them properly!

 

[Cutter]

Welcome to B&B!

 

[Wil Dorenbos]

All in all I think the ease of the DE is what I am after right now. So, when the time comes I think the straight will go and I will use that to gather more DE razors than I could ever use.

Same story here (though I always had cuts with the straight)

 

[Uber Goober]

Hi and welcome to a not so new newbie

If you have already bought a straight I`d` hang onto it for a while you may decide to keep it, I agree DE shaving is quick and easy once you have your technique down but there is a sort of "zen" you get from the increased concentration you need to survive with a straight. I really enjoy the sort of "time out" I get when I`m so absorbed in using my old straight, I love the whole ritual of honing,stropping & maintaining a straight and all the other paraphenalia associated with straight razors. I just don`t get that feeling with the DEs but I do get fun out of them in a less intense way if you get my meaning....

Stephen.

 

[lvsc10]

Welcome. Sounds like you are well on your way to shaving nirvana!! Just remember the joy is in the journey not the destination. Again, welcome.

 

[leighton]

Welcome to B&B!

The straight razor was probably not sharp enough. Was it advertised as shave ready?